Wild Turkey

Meleagris gallopavo

Hither Hills, Mashomack

Gone from New York by the mid-1840s and restored by trap-and-transfer releases from 1959 on. Flocks are largest in winter; the breeding season begins in early April, when gobbling males display near woodland edges.

Best time of day

Dawn & dusk

How to see

Drive back roads or hike quietly.

Operator

Self-guided

Cost

Free

Age

All ages

Accessibility

Varies

Responsible viewing

Do not feed — DEC advises winter feeding is neither needed nor recommended.

Weather / sea state

Any.